First Cache - And It's An Odd One

[Zincoln]

Got out today for a few hours to an old park and hit the steep slopes and brush.  This park was once an amusement park starting at the turn of the 20th century.  

Starting w/ the Cache.  Had some really good signals that sounded like a coin spill, but after the first item popped out, I knew I was in for something different.  Seems a kids must have stolen auto badges and buried them all in the same hole in the woods of the park.   60's Bel Air, circa 57 Tbird, 66 Ford Fairlane or Galaxy, an Impala, Mercedes and VWs.  Not exactly what I was imagining, but it was interesting.

 

Then on to the coins and relics.  Found a nice 1902s barber dime, and an interesting key.  Durand steel lockers.  Seems this is circa 1915 which fits to the site.  Have also found coat room tags here as they had a dance hall and various other activities.  I think it's interesting that the style of key they used 100 years ago is back in vogue today to ensure uniqueness.  Last item is a what's-it.  seems to be a badge off of something - bicycle, clothes?  Anyone recognize it?  It is not silver. 

 

HH,

Zincoln

[JCR]

All very interesting finds. That heavy Chrome plating & enamel sure held up well on the auto emblems, The R badge looks to have attachments for leather or thin wood. Very nice condition coin & neat key.

[F350Platinum]

Truly interesting finds, Zincoln! 👍

It was quite the thing to "de-badge" cars in the 60s and 70s, I knew kids that did it. 😀

Tried to find your whatzit, it might be a stylized "ERA" or something. Raleigh bicycles apparently didn't have a badge like that. 

Thanks for posting unique stuff. 🙂

[Kickindirt]

Cool interesting Cache! you don't see that everyday ha ha ha. Nice looking dime too. Never know next time will be a hole full of gold coins. Hopefully

[Zincoln]

3 hours ago, JCR said:

All very interesting finds. That heavy Chrome plating & enamel sure held up well on the auto emblems, The R badge looks to have attachments for leather or thin wood. Very nice condition coin & neat key.

I'm with you JCR. Think it went on apparel or possibly leather. Kinda thinking a hat badge of some sort.  Found a 1920-30 era Western Union hat badge here and a 1930's Schwinn World head badge as well last year.   

Could have been part of a decorative brooch or ladies sash buckle.  Have found both of those items in this place as well. 

Definitely a curiosity, but no matches yet.  

[Valens Legacy]

Nice hunt and some great finds.

Good luck on your next hunt.

[JCR]

That is an interesting site to have & hunt.

[Kickindirt]

What was the 352 Emblem off of ❓

[Gold Seeker]

55 minutes ago, Kickindirt said:

What was the 352 Emblem off of ❓

Mid 1960s Ford Galaxie, I know for sure it was on a 1966 Ford Galaxie with the 352 engine, but not sure if it was on any other year models that had the 352 engine, and for sure not on any that didn't have the 352, i.e. the 289, the 390, or the 427.

It's a bit hard to see in these photos of 1966 Ford Galaxies, but the emblem is on the fender behind the front tire.

[IronDigger]

Great little treasure finds and most definitely some kids little stash they buried. Beats taking it home and getting caught by the parents and receiving a whipping for theft. I buried a few back in the 70s in my my hometown of Cicero, Illinois. Our thing was stealing the tire stem valve chrome caps and center chrome wreaths on the hood. We buried most of it and most of it is still there in the ground. Thanks for bringing that childhood memory back and sharing your cool finds.